The topics covered in this series of interviews focus primarily on the development of Ian Rankin’s writing career, writing influences, publications/works, and personal experiences. Many interviews also cover additional topics. The interviews are from a variety of serial publications from various countries. The items are press cuttings, full periodicals, and photocopies.

The interviews are arranged chronologically by date of publication, and thereafter alphabetically by title of periodical.

‘List’, 17 April 1986. 2 copies. ‘Writer's Monthly’, June 1987. ‘Evening News’, 8 April 1991, about Rankin’s writing career and personal life. ‘Herald’, 1 April 1991, on Rankin’s writing and influences. ‘Scotsman’, 21 March 1992. ‘Gorgie/Dalry Gazette’, September 1995. ‘Mystery Scene’, July 1996. Folios 9-54. ‘Evening News’, 6 February 1997. ‘Dunfermline Press’, 14 February 1997, about Rankin’s writing career and personal life. ‘Crime Time’, February 1997. Folio 57-108. ‘Sunday Times’, 2 March 1997, about Rankin’s career and a masterclass led by Rankin on crime writing. 2 copies. ‘Evening Telegraph and Post’, 6 March 1997, about Rankin’s writing career and personal life. Includes review of Rankin’s novel ‘Black and Blue’. ‘Telegraph’, 17 January 1998. Folio 118. ‘Herald’, 19 January 1998. 2 copies, one press cutting and one photocopy. Folios ‘Courier and Advertiser’, 14 February 1998. ‘Sunday Times’, 8 February 1998. ‘Express’, 25 February 1998, about Rankin’s career and earnings. ‘Sun’, 29 January 1998, about Rankin’s career and the ‘Rebus’ television series. ‘Sunday Post’, 8 March 1998. ‘Radio Times’, 24 March 1998, advertisement for interview with Ian Rankin on Radio 4. ‘Littlehampton Gazette’, 16 April 1998, about Rankin’s writing career, influences, and personal life. 2 copies. ‘Speaking of Murder: Interviews with The Masters of Mystery and Suspense’, published 1 July 1998, an edited volume of interviews with various crime writers. The item includes the page proofs of Rankin’s interview as well as a letter from the editor to Rankin. ‘Edinburgh Evening News’, 28 November 1998. Folios 145-149.